Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Suspects Apprehended For Murder Following Silver Spring Shooting: Montgomery County Police Suspects Apprehended For Murder Following Silver Spring Shooting: Montgomery County Police
Suspects Apprehended For Murder Following Silver Spring Shooting: Montgomery County Police Two men are in custody for their alleged roles in the murder of a 20-year-old Takoma Park man in Montgomery County earlier this month. Silver Spring resident Javier Reyes, 21, and Brian Gaitan-Sanchez, 20, of Bladensburg, were both arrested this week following an investigation into the fatal shooting of Walter Woods, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 21. Woods was shot on Tuesday, March 7 in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane in Silver Spring. The investigation ultimately led detectives to identify the pair as suspects in the homicide, and both were picked up this week by the pol…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Montgomery County Police Offer $10,000 Reward After Takoma Park Man Murdered Montgomery County Police Offer $10,000 Reward After Takoma Park Man Murdered
Montgomery County Police Offer $10,000 Reward After Takoma Park Man Murdered Authorities have identified a 20-year-old Takoma Park man who was killed earlier this week in Silver Spring. Walter Woods succumbed to his injuries after being shot in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane the night of Tuesday, March 7, according to Montgomery County Police. Around 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, police responded to a call for help where they located Woods suffering from gunshot wounds.  First responders immediately rendered first aid until medics arrived and rushed Woods to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries a short time later. Police are actively looking…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Man Found Shot In Takoma Park Apartment Man Found Shot In Takoma Park Apartment
Man Found Shot In Takoma Park Apartment Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information connected to a homicide in Takoma Park, authorities announce. Officers located Maurice Chase Jr. 38, in the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue after responding to reports of a shooting around 12:40 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, according to a Prince George's County Police spokesperson. Chase was found inside of an apartment building with gunshot wounds and rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died several hours later. Investigators are working to identify a motive and suspect for the crime.  If anyone has information relevant to thi…

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by Annie DeVoe
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Home Invader Fails To Steal Woman's Car After Robbing Her In Montgomery County Kitchen: Police Home Invader Fails To Steal Woman's Car After Robbing Her In Montgomery County Kitchen: Police
Home Invader Fails To Steal Woman's Car After Robbing Her In Montgomery County Kitchen: Police The Takoma Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a home invader who didn’t think things through before breaking in and failing to make off with his victim's vehicle on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, officers from the department were called to the unit block of Philadelphia Avenue to investigate a reported armed home invasion robbery that had just taken place. Officials say that a woman was sitting in her kitchen when a man dressed in all black and with a full mask covering his face walked in and placed an object…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Got Grub? String Of Food Truck Robberies Hits Montgomery County, Police Say Got Grub? String Of Food Truck Robberies Hits Montgomery County, Police Say
Got Grub? String Of Food Truck Robberies Hits Montgomery County, Police Say Surveillance images have been released of suspects believed to be responsible for multiple food truck robberies throughout Montgomery County, authorities say. Two men, appearing to be in their late teens to early twenties, began robbing the food trucks in January 2023, according to a Montgomery County Police Department spokesperson.  Detectives began investigating the string of robberies on Monday, Jan. 23, after reports of a robbery in the 14000 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring at Elvira's Kitchen Food Truck, police say. Investigators say that the suspects vaulted the barrier…

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by Annie DeVoe
Bowie, MD
Politics
Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day
Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day There was no shortage of familiar faces in Annapolis on Wednesday afternoon as Maryland welcomed Wes Moore as the state's 63rd governor. In a fitting ceremony, Moore, who is also the state's first African American governor, was sworn into office on abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ bible before being welcomed to the podium on the steps of the Maryland State House by none other than Oprah Winfrey. New Gov. Wes Moore's march to the state house in Annapolis.@iamwesmoore “I met Wes for the first time in 2010 … I interviewed him for his best-selling book. I was so impressed by his integrity …

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Trail Of Blood Shows Shooting Victim's Path From 7-Eleven To Apartment In Takoma Park Trail Of Blood Shows Shooting Victim's Path From 7-Eleven To Apartment In Takoma Park
Trail Of Blood Shows Shooting Victim's Path From 7-Eleven To Apartment In Takoma Park A trail of blood from a shooting victim found at a 7-Eleven in Takoma Park led back to the suspected scene of the crime, authorities say. On Tuesday, Dec. 27 around 2:21 a.m., a man walked into the 7-Eleven in the 1300 block of University Boulevard dripping in blood from a gunshot wound to his leg, Takoma Park police say. The victim was able to be rushed to a hospital to be treated, and a trail of blood was located and followed to an apartment in the 7800 block of Kennewick Avenue.  Police say that the entrance door to the apartment revealed signs of forced entry. Officers were able t…

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by Annie DeVoe
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Two Implicated In Midday Maryland Bar Shooting, Police Say Two Implicated In Midday Maryland Bar Shooting, Police Say
Two Implicated In Midday Maryland Bar Shooting, Police Say Authorities say that a verbal altercation that rapidly escalated led to attempted murder and conspiracy charges for two men in Montgomery County who brought a gun to a bar fight. Greenbelt resident Abed Jonathan Midence-Lopez, 39, and Luis Samuel Rios Rodriguez, 35, who has no fixed address, are both in custody following a midday incident at Barriles Restaurant & Sports Bar in Tacoma Park. Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, members of the Takoma Park Police Department responded to the restaurant in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, where there was a report of shots fired…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
TEEN MURDER: Four Charged In Triple Moco Shooting That Left One Dead In Woods TEEN MURDER: Four Charged In Triple Moco Shooting That Left One Dead In Woods
Teen Murder: Four Charged In Triple Moco Shooting That Left One Dead In Woods Four suspects have been arrested in connection to a November triple shooting that took the life of one man, authorities say. Junior Francisco Del-Cid, 19, Elmer Lopez-Cortez-23, Jonathon Adonys Leon-Chacon, 24, and Elvin Manuel Guzman-Machato, 18, were arrested in connection to the shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the 100 block of Colony Road in Piney Branch, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney.   Officers responded to the report of shots fired where they located three adult men suffering from gunshot wounds around 4 a.m., as previous…

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by Annie DeVoe
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
$10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting $10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting
$10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting A reward is still on the table in Maryland as police continue to investigate a Takoma Park murder that left a mechanic fatally shot by an unknown assailant, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Nurhusen Muhammed Hamid was shot in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, around 11:05 a.m., Saturday, July 16, according to Takoma Park police. Hamid was working as a mobile mechanic at the time of the shooting and was rushed to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect - described as a black man, wearing a w…

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by Annie DeVoe
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say. Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department. With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022 "Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…

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by Annie DeVoe
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Police Investigate Assault At Takoma Park Gas Station After Victim's Head Beaten Police Investigate Assault At Takoma Park Gas Station After Victim's Head Beaten
Police Investigate Assault At Takoma Park Gas Station After Victim's Head Beaten Takoma Park police are investigating an assault after a victim was beaten over the head after getting out of a Metro bus, according to reports by MyMCM. The victim allegedly got out of the Metro bus by Larch and New Hampshire Avenue and was assaulted by the suspect at the Sunoco gas station in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue around 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, continues the outlet. The suspect was wearing a black face mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants with colorful shoes, according to the report. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated for non-life-t…

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by Annie DeVoe